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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 05:55 PM
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Snow Tires Question (width)

I know the smaller the width the better for snow, so i was wondering since the stock wrx rim is 205/55/16, can i put maybe a 195/55/16 if they make that size


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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 07:14 PM
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actually some people have been saying 205 is ideal . . . I don't think the difference is going to be huge, especially on an AWD car . . . might as well just stick w/ the 205's
Old Dec 7, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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thanks stick with 205 then
Old Dec 7, 2004 | 08:52 PM
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I run a set of 205/55 Dunlop M2's and they are awesome in snow. Saved my but a few times and they aren't too bad on dry roads.
Old Dec 7, 2004 | 10:29 PM
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i was thinking of getting those, they are on special price on tirerack for 89, but i was thinking of getting the blizzaks ws-50 for 105, how are the tread wear on the m2?

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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 09:30 AM
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205/55-16 would be the size I would recommend
Old Dec 8, 2004 | 03:52 PM
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thanks everyone bought tires from tirerack 205/55/16 bridgestone blizzaks ws-50 and i put ur name luke under the reference thing and due i used the billmelater option which is fast and simple, but i plan on paying in full anyways later so i dunno why i did that.

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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 05:49 AM
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thanks for the business ... i'm sure you'll be impressed when the white stuff shows up
Old Dec 9, 2004 | 10:40 AM
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uhm... i hope u mean snow lol... unless something white is coming with the tires
Old Dec 10, 2004 | 02:01 PM
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thanks luke and tirerack.com and everyone who helped me out

awesome tread depth and pattern, not getting stuck this year!
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Old Dec 13, 2004 | 05:58 PM
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I love pulling out of the parking lot at a ski resort after it's been snowing all day, watching the other suckers struggle w/ chains and I just throw it in reverse pull out of there

Sorry I didn't answer your question earlier. The M2's have had surprisingly good tread life, considering I don't live in the snow and have to drive to it.
Old Dec 13, 2004 | 06:33 PM
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no problem man, hey are there any local santa rosa meets?
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No not really. I think most of the guys go to LIC in Novato on thursdays. I have yet to make one of these, but some day.
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ahh ic..... what high school did u go to?

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